University of Derby - UoD vs Alexandria University - AU vs Swiss School of Management - SSM vs Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia vs First City Providential College

Side-by-side comparison from 83 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Swiss School of Management - SSM (5.00)
University of Derby - UoD: wins 0/7 categories
Alexandria University - AU: wins 0/7 categories
Swiss School of Management - SSM: wins 6/7 categories
Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia: wins 0/7 categories
First City Providential College: wins 0/7 categories
Pharos University in Alexandria: wins 1/7 categories
Egypt Japan University for Science and Technology - EJUST: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Derby, The United Kingdom
4.40
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35 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Best programme: Advanced Product Design Engineering and Manufacturing
Bellinzona, Switzerland
5.00
Top
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Philippines
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: B.A. in Communication and Information Studies: Language and Media
Category ratings
Facilities
4.28
3.02
4.67
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4.50
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Location
4.21
4.10
5.00
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4.75
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Professors
4.24
3.88
4.33
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4.75
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Internationality
4.18
3.37
5.00
Win
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4.25
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Student life
4.03
3.07
4.33
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4.25
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Value
4.18
3.78
5.00
Win
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Not rated
4.75
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Accommodation
4.03
2.95
5.00
Win
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Not rated
4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated lecturers & strong academic quality
  • +Flexible learning & practical application of knowledge
  • +Excellent support, communication & campus experience
  • +Strong academic foundation and knowledgeable, supportive professors
  • +Valuable practical experience and career-focused programs
  • +Vibrant student life and respected community standing
  • +Practical, real-world preparation
  • +Personal and professional growth
  • +International experience

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  • +Practical and professional readiness focus with real-world application.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty bridging theory and trends.
  • +Good learning environment with valuable skills and opportunities for development.

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and inconsistent grading are major concerns.
  • -Lack of in-person classes and reliance on outdated online materials are frustrating.
  • -Frequent lecturer departures and missed classes disrupt the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Facilities are underdeveloped and outdated, particularly in certain faculties.
  • -Outdated curriculum and lack of practical training hinder career preparation.
  • -Frustrating administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant curriculum.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of essential resources and support hinders learning.

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Rating summary
What students say

Offering a well-rounded experience, this institution excels in its **Facilities**, achieving a score of 4.28. Professors and location also receive high marks. While generally positive, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** represent the areas with the lowest scores, both hovering around the 4.0 mark, suggesting room for improvement in these aspects.

This university is distinguished by its excellent **Location**, which received the highest rating. Other well-regarded aspects include its **Professors** and **Value** for money. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the biggest area for improvement, alongside **Facilities** and **Student Life**, which are rated moderately. **Internationality** also falls within the mid-range of scores.

This institution boasts exceptional scores in several key areas, notably achieving perfect marks for **Location**, **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value**. The **Facilities** also stand out with a strong rating of 4.67. Areas showing slightly less consistent strength, though still positive, include **Professors** and **Student Life**, both rated at 4.33.

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With an average rating of 4.4, this institution excels in several key areas. Notably, **Professors**, **Location**, and **Value** all received a near-perfect score of 4.75. The university also scored well in **Facilities** (4.5) and **Student Life** and **Internationality** (both 4.25). The **Accomodation** received the lowest, yet still positive, rating of 4.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~97% of 35 reviews being positive, students praise incredible lecturers, top-notch facilities, and strong support. One negative review cited over-sold classes and inconsistent teaching.

~74% of 41 reviews are positive, highlighting strong academics, knowledgeable professors, and vibrant student life. A smaller portion (~14.6%) expresses concerns about outdated materials, administrative issues, and incomplete facilities.

All three reviews are overwhelmingly positive, awarding a perfect 5/5 rating. Students highlight the university's encouragement of creativity and practical, real-world business preparation. The international experience and the balance between theory and practice are also frequently praised.

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise supportive professors, useful courses, and a good learning environment. Practical training and professional readiness are highlighted, alongside enriching activities and research opportunities.

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Rating distribution
5★
54%
15%
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4★
31%
49%
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50%
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3★
11%
22%
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2★
3%
15%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Derby is Lovely

Derby is amazing, they are super organized and is great with communication. They ensure that all their students feel heard, safe, and involved in everything. I'm in my second year, and I have no complaints thus far.

Alexandria university - Egypt

Alexandria university is one of the largest universities in Egypt, it' very good university, it's accredited, with friendly professors, almost contain all of the specializations and branches, but it may contain a lot of students which make it crowded.

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Curriculum and Way of teaching

The university itself is a little outdated technology wise, but stands out in the material being taught and the methods utilized to do so, the professors are very informative and knowledgeable while maintaining professionalism. Its a vast university in terms of size and lecture halls and also grants you a great diploma at the end of the road.

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